Senior Accountant

Bear Valley Mountain Resort LLC•Bear Valley, CA

1d•$72,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant manages and processes day-to-day accounting activities across the business, ensuring accurate financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with company procedures. The role requires working knowledge of Sage accounting software and the ability to independently manage core accounting functions, prepare financial reports, analyze results, and support month-end and year-end close processes. Working closely with the General Manager and Group Head of Finance, the Senior Accountant supports financial planning, reporting, internal controls, and ongoing financial management of resort operations. The position also supports accounting department staff and may provide operational support during peak resort periods when required. Work schedules are affected by weather, snow conditions, and guest volume. Under normal conditions, employees may be expected to work 40 to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. The work environment may involve high winds, heavy snowfall, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures. Employees must arrange transportation and may need to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy roads. A professional appearance, name tag, and uniform are required during scheduled shifts; the company provides most uniform items, while some items must be supplied by the employee and approved by the manager. The posting also includes safe-skiing expectations for skiing/riding employees.

Requirements

Minimum five years of accounting or finance experience.
Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software and Microsoft Suite.
Experience with general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial controls, budgeting, and month-end processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience; the degree is preferred.
Work may include 40 to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, under normal conditions.
Must arrange transportation to work and arrive at the designated workstation at the scheduled time; driving may involve hilly, snowpacked, and icy roads.
Must wear a name tag and uniform during scheduled shifts; some uniform items must be supplied by the employee and approved by the manager.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support accounting department staff, coordinate daily workloads, and ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Manage accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash receipts, and revenue reporting.
Use Sage accounting software to process transactions, maintain financial records, and generate reports.
Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations, account analysis, journal entries, accruals, and month-end and year-end close activities.
Prepare daily revenue and flash reports, monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and departmental variance analysis for management and ownership.
Monitor budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and expenditures for accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
Maintain fixed asset records in Sage FAS, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting.
Oversee cash controls, inventory records, revenue collections, and financial procedures to safeguard company assets.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving cash, inventory, revenue, accounts, and financial transactions.
Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and provide accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in coordination with the Financial Controller and Group VP of Finance.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Work with department managers to address accounting questions, financial reporting needs, and operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned, including operational support during peak resort periods when required.